US Bridges

FAS 112 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.Nw.Of Pinnacle · Structure no. 11SR1120001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,592
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 112 over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 112 over Sycamore Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,592 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,624 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesFAS 112
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location3 Mi.Nw.Of Pinnacle
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates36.36993, -86.98718
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,592 (2021)
Projected traffic14,624 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 112 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 112 over Sycamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 112 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 10,592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 112 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 112 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.